Karachi Hill Park land dispute investigation sees key development
Key takeaways
- Mayor of Karachi, Murtaza Wahab, said that the plot presented in the case does not exist in the original layout plan.
- Speaking on the matter, he said the construction carried out at Hill Park was justified using PECHS lease documents; however, the original layout plan shows no existence of the contested plot number.
- The Mayor further stated that under the 1974 notification, the total area of Hill Park in Karachi is approximately 56 acres.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize KARACHI: A major breakthrough has been reported in the ongoing inquiry into alleged encroachments at Hill Park in Karachi, with officials questioning the legality of a disputed plot and launching a formal land survey to verify records, ARY News reported.
Mayor of Karachi, Murtaza Wahab, said that the plot presented in the case does not exist in the original layout plan. He added that, according to available records, the disputed land is not part of the approved scheme.
Speaking on the matter, he said the construction carried out at Hill Park was justified using PECHS lease documents; however, the original layout plan shows no existence of the contested plot number.